Add a generator rack to rear bumper

[USMC0311]

I have a Wilderness 2765 (?), want to haul a 178# generator on the rear bumper. Too much weight?

 

[danemayer]

I don't know specifically about your Wilderness, but most of these rear bumpers aren't very strong. There's quite a bit of bounce going on at the back. I would think 178# might be way too much.

But perhaps someone has done it and can share their experience.

 

[esscobra]

previous trailer was 32ft non fifth- cut off factory light bumper and brackets - welded 1/4 plate brackets to heavy wall 4 square tubing for bumper- installed 3 receiver hitches- 1 in center 1 ea spilt between sides and center - made carrier rack that pivoted on center pipe that slid into recever- so could tilt to make ramp and roll generators up onto it then pinned down onto other supports- many trips carrying 2 generators and fuel jugs on there- 7000 Honda and 4500 Yamaha both 200# ea- just be sure and use multiple staps to tie down tight